I really think filming is cool

I wanna start filming edits and sheit but that stuffs expensive. I'd be committed to it but its soooo expensive idk if its for me. If it is what should I start filming on and what is most reasonable to buy

if you're planning on doing a lot of follow cams, a classic setup is canon t4i/t5i/t6i and a decent glidecam of some sort. My t4i ended up costing over $1000 CAD with the lens, so u would have to spend some money, but honestly one of the best entry level DSLRs around. I've had mine for over 6 years now, would highly recommend.

I recently bought a sony hdr cx405 camcorder for like $200, and honestly it's such a good camera if you're strapped for cash. Films in HD, ridiculous zoom, and super easy to use which makes it great for when ur passing the camera around with the boys.

iPhones are the way to go my man. Film all day, dump it on a computer, delete vids off your phone to free space, repeat. Plus all you have to do when you just wanna ski is throw it in your pocket. Much more convenient than an actual camera but obviously not as good (not much of a zoom, etc). Today’s iPhones have just as good quality, if not then better, than even the high end cameras. iPhone 8 and higher does 4K 60, and you can crop in on it in post a TON and it still looks super clean. Can’t think of a camera that you could actually not spend your life savings on (not really but you know what I mean) that has 4K 60.

If you're just starting out, any camera that takes video will work. Practice filming with something available or cheap, so you get an idea for how to set up shots; framing, movement etc, and how to edit clips. Start a savings account for camera gear, and put a portion of all your income into it. When you are comfortable with those basics and decide you want to do more, it's time to invest in better equipment and learn the controls of a better camera/lenses. Hopefully you will have enough saved by this time to buy good filming gear. Buy used gear too. The world is awash in used camera equipment.

skiP.E.I.If you're just starting out, any camera that takes video will work. Practice filming with something available or cheap, so you get an idea for how to set up shots; framing, movement etc, and how to edit clips. Start a savings account for camera gear, and put a portion of all your income into it. When you are comfortable with those basics and decide you want to do more, it's time to invest in better equipment and learn the controls of a better camera/lenses. Hopefully you will have enough saved by this time to buy good filming gear. Buy used gear too. The world is awash in used camera equipment.

just get/use anything to start, if it has a decent zoom lens and the form factor of an actual camera, all the better. you don't need to start with something amazing, hell it's trendy now to film on old cameras and iphones.

if you might be getting seriously into filming, you can start with an older dv camera to learn the basics and get going, and then if it's budding into something long term, you can take what youve learned and go back to the drawing board to get advice on investing more money into a camera that suits you really well

TL;DR: use whatever for now and learn the basics, and then consider dropping more cash if it's becoming a serious hobby of yours

If you have a new-ish phone with a good camera you can buy a gimbal such as a DJI Osmo for like $150 bucks, it makes followcam videos look somewhat professional even if your camera isn't pro quality. Something to think about.

TrickyDick470If you have a new-ish phone with a good camera you can buy a gimbal such as a DJI Osmo for like $150 bucks, it makes followcam videos look somewhat professional even if your camera isn't pro quality. Something to think about.

Ive seen that around and it looks dope i am considering that or a camcorder

noah_jaff3Ive seen that around and it looks dope i am considering that or a camcorder

I have a short video in my profile using my phone (an LG G6) and a DJI Osmo gimbal. Even though I was wearing mittens, didn't know the guy I was filming, and hadn't used it before, it didn't look terrible. The filming was bad but the quality was good.

TrickyDick470If you have a new-ish phone with a good camera you can buy a gimbal such as a DJI Osmo for like $150 bucks, it makes followcam videos look somewhat professional even if your camera isn't pro quality. Something to think about.

i think that's a pretty good idea for this situation. one thing to remember though is you'll want lots of storage and depending on what phone you have, having (or adding) enough storage might be a major problem

also if OP wants to learn filming to any real degree he'll want a camera that at least zooms and shit to get started

Use whatever you have available, your phone, an old point and shoot around your house, your friend's old gopro that they never use... My buddy films with his sister's old point and shoot that she didn't want anymore. He's been using it for years. The colours aren't super dialed but it gets the job done.

Also practice filming all year, like in the summer film skating or whatever you do, scenic footy like water or trees moving, etc. Then you'll have some practice leading into the winter, and an idea of what kind of movements you like or what kind of b-roll makes sense.